Glacier de l'A Neuve, La Fouly VS

Floodplain218 haObject number 1182

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of Glacier de l'A Neuve (Floodplain)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Floodplain Glacier de l'A Neuve.

Location and surroundings

Glacier de l'A Neuve is a floodplain in Switzerland. The site lies near La Fouly VS in the canton of VS. It covers 218 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 1182. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Glacier de l'A Neuve?

Glacier de l'A Neuve lies near La Fouly VS in the canton of VS. The coordinates are 45.9381, 7.0759.

How large is Glacier de l'A Neuve?

The site covers 218 ha according to the federal inventory.

Floodplain: what is it?

Floodplains are habitats shaped by flooding along rivers and lakes, among the most dynamic landscapes there are.

Is Glacier de l'A Neuve protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is Glacier de l'A Neuve in?

Glacier de l'A Neuve lies near Orsières (VS). The town page collects every protected site around Orsières.

Which protected sites are near Glacier de l'A Neuve?

The closest are Prayon (2 km), Val Ferret / Combe de l'A (5 km) and Praz de Fort (5 km).